At Josiah Hincks Solicitors, we help buyers purchase businesses of all sizes. Whether you’re buying your first company or adding to an established group, our experienced corporate lawyers make sure every step is handled correctly — from initial heads of terms through to completion and beyond.
Buying a business is a major investment. We protect your interests by focusing on:
Due diligence is essential. It’s how you verify what you’re buying and uncover risks that can affect price, structure and legal protections. We carry out targeted reviews of:
Our findings feed directly into the sale and purchase agreement (SPA or APA depending on whether you buy the shares or assets of a business), helping you secure the right protections before you commit.
The main safeguards for a buyer after completion are warranties and indemnities.
Warranties are statements by the seller about the business. If a warranty is untrue, you may be able to claim compensation for your loss.
Indemnities are promises by the seller to cover specific risks pound-for-pound — such as a pending tax enquiry or litigation.
We negotiate the warranties that reflects what we discover in due diligence, plus specific indemnities for any identified issues. We also agree practical time limits, liability caps and escrow or retention arrangements to make your protections enforceable.
In UK practice, the buyer’s solicitors usually prepare the first draft of the share purchase agreement (SPA) or asset purchase agreement (APA). Drafting the agreement allows us to:
We offer clear pricing – no surprises and a detailed scope and budget agreed before we start work. We have a dedicated and experienced team working on you business purchase.
If you’re buying a business talk to us first. We’ll explain your options, flag key risks and guide you through every stage of the process.
Call 0116 255 1811 or contact one of our Company Commercial team members to arrange a free 20-minute introductory call.
Here's what some of our recent clients had to say about us and our team.
"Anluan Hennigan advised us about and dealt with the remaking of our wills and the registration of our LPA. He has obvious expertise and is reassuringly friendly. All was clearly explained. Any questions, including emails, were answered speedily. He showed persistence when dealing with the Office of the Public Guardian on our behalf. We feel safe and secure with Josiah Hincks."
"Jedd drew up a new lease for a commercial property which was clear and easy to understand by both sides. His communication and excellent manner helped us through what can be a daunting and difficult task. He was very helpful throughout the process - even responding when on study leave."
"My experience dealing with Mitchell was straight forward and easy, thanks mainly to his experience and knowledge. He explained each point in a complicated agreement clearly and confidently, giving me confidence and peace of mind. I'll be happy to recommend."
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